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极区月壤和水冰形成演化机制及物理特性研究

Translated title of the contribution: Review of the Lunar Regolith and Water Ice on the Poles of the Moon
  • Xiongyao Li
  • , Guangfei Wei
  • , Xiaojia Zeng
  • , Yang Li
  • , Hong Tang
  • , Jianzhong Liu
  • , Shengyuan Jiang
  • , Meng Zou
  • , Jinan Ma
  • , Chu Wang
  • , Huaiyu He
  • , Wanping Zheng
  • , Edward Cloutics
  • CAS - Institute of Geochemistry
  • Jilin University
  • China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
  • CAS - Institute of Geology and Geophysics
  • Spacety Luxembourg S.A.
  • University of Winnipeg

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Abstract

Water can be trapped at permanently shadowed regions(PSRs)of the Moon for billions of years due to the extremely low temperatures. Polar exploration targeting water ice can help us understand water evolution and future resource utilization. This study reviews lunar explorations and theoretical studies about the Moon's pole in past decades. Firstly, we introduce the geological features, illuminating conditions and thermal environment on the poles of the Moon. Secondly, we present the geological evolution of ice-bearing regolith and possible forms of water ice. Thirdly, we summarize all the methods of water detection and water distribution on the Moon. Lastly, we propose a basic standard for producing lunar regolith simulants based on measurements of Apollo samples. This study aims to present a general knowledge of lunar polar geology and provide a reference for future lunar polar exploration.

Translated title of the contributionReview of the Lunar Regolith and Water Ice on the Poles of the Moon
Original languageChinese (Traditional)
Pages (from-to)123-133
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Deep Space Exploration
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2022

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